WAS - RUH

$401 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

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Cheapest round-trip
$456
Overall average: $858
Royal Jordanian
Sun 3/1Mon 3/30
IAD - RUH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,148
Typical prices: $822-$1,532
SAUDIA
Fri 2/13Fri 2/27
IAD - RUH • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $456 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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3 weeks
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February
Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh (WAS-RUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 30
Royal Jordanian Logo
8:30 pm - 3:35 am
IAD
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RUH
23h 05m
1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
7:25 pm - 5:45 pm
RUH
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IAD
29h 20m
1 stop
$456Royal Jordanian
Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 5:40 pm
IAD
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RUH
36h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 8:20 pm
RUH
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IAD
25h 05m
1 stop
$618Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Apr 27
Etihad Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 9:35 pm
IAD
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RUH
23h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:30 pm - 9:45 am
RUH
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IAD
18h 15m
1 stop
$642Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 12:50 am
IAD
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RUH
19h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 7:20 pm
RUH
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IAD
25h 05m
1 stop
$651Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 15
Etihad Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 3:05 am
IAD
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RUH
28h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:30 pm - 9:45 am
RUH
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IAD
18h 15m
1 stop
$660Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 24
Etihad Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 9:35 pm
IAD
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RUH
23h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
5:05 pm - 10:05 am
RUH
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IAD
24h 00m
1 stop
$669Etihad Airways
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 2:25 am
DCA
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RUH
23h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 2:23 pm
RUH
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DCA
28h 58m
2 stops
$806United Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Apr 14
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 2:25 am
DCA
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RUH
23h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 12:30 pm
RUH
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DCA
30h 15m
2 stops
$807United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
Delta Logo
3:39 pm - 10:50 pm
BWI
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RUH
23h 11m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 4:38 pm
RUH
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BWI
24h 43m
3 stops
$863Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
Delta Logo
2:35 pm - 10:50 pm
DCA
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RUH
24h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 5:04 pm
RUH
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DCA
25h 09m
3 stops
$863Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh departing in March.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh costs $550 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Riyadh (RUH). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh is February, where tickets cost $679 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,594 and $1,483 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$401
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 53% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Riyadh

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh was $401 for a one-way ticket and $456 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh on on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, Delta or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh are Delta and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of $1,150 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,483 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riyadh from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Riyadh with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Riyadh from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $347 or less one-way and $639 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Wednesday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Friday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

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Direct returns

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Wednesday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Friday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8174 reviews
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

2.0 MediocreJaspreet, Feb 2026
SEA - SMF
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Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

No wheel chair as requested at Atlanta arrival on first flight.

Only freetext wifi was available in flight; browsing WiFi required payment. Since the seats had no in flight entertainment, Delta should revisit this policy on this longer flight.

Only water, tea or coffee served midflight, even to comfort seating. Man next to me needed two seats and took up a portion of my seat and Delta did nothing.

The flight was great as well as the airline staff

First class and monitors weren’t working for mine & my husbands. Eventually fixed, but quite annoyed as we bought first class. Also, No foot rests.

Prior to takeoff, the pilot told us there was a possibility of not being able to land and going to Portland. Well that happened, we took off and then did 8 loops around Spokane before the pilot told us we ran out of fuel and had to go to Portland. So for a 35 minute flight we have now been on the plane for 3 hours (boarded at 6:50 am and landed in Portland at 10:30). Then, we just sat in Portland's airport with no updates of when we can start heading back. All of a sudden, our pilots and crew just left, leaving us stranded in a different city and state. We continued to sit in Portland until we finally got a new crew assigned and boarded the plane (This was from 10:30-2). We then sat on the plane for an additional hour before take off because they had to count us multiple times. We finally landed in Spokane at 3:55 PM. So a flight that should have taken at max an hour took us 10 hours and we missed the majority of the recruiting event we went for.

It was delayed but other than that it was great.

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

POOR. The gate changed 5 times. The plane was late. The waiting crew and the desk staff were gossiping and chatting amongst themselves about the maintenance and plane issues. No water service on the plane after the long delay. Even after I asked for a water. I was in seat 1A. Single crew member we saw sat in the seat the whole flight on his phone. After a stressful boarding process and delay- it was REALLY disappointing.

I was most disappointed with the flight crew in business class. They were not attentive at all. Everything I needed, I had to ask for. They did not offer refills, did not ask how the meal was, did not offer anything else when I didnt like the drink that was poorly made. When I asked for snacks, they told me to go to the front and look at what was set out. This was the worst RJ business class crew I have ever encountered. They made me feel like I was a bother - even for a simple water. No smiles. No thank you. No my pleasure. These are the reasons you fly business class. At least the crew can smile and act like they are happy to be there. For 14+ hours, I felt like an inconvenience. Poor review.

Crew was apathetic, in seat hardware was old and barely functional, WiFi (which I paid for) didn’t work for half the flight (I was refunded). They gave 2 meals on a 13 hr flight, whereas Etihad gave 3.

Awful, they made us rebook a ticket (out of our own pocket) because of a missed connection.

We were waiting at the counter for over an hour. Then they moved all employees to the inside. At that time it was about one hour and 15 minutes to the flight. They left us without help. Flight departed 20 minutes earlier than published. I guess they sold our 3 seats to other customers and bumped us. We did not fly. No customer service no help no answer.....

They did not have my AA status (Platinum Pro) in my reservation. They don't accept KTN at Dulles so I could not go through TSA Pre - terrible....

I’m still stuck with no hope in sight. They haven’t even provide a hotel for keeping us for two nights.

Excellent service all around thank you Royal Jordanian crew for the attention you have given us

I like the boarding on time , I like the respect from the male flight attendant but the female attendant could be better. Didn’t like the food

Very good and good customer service and seats very comfortable

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